Latest News from Turkey
Bulgaria Stands Ready To Manufacture Cars For Volkswagen
Economy Minister Emil Karanikolov declined to comment on the postponement of the decision by the German automotive giant Volkswagen on where they will build their new plant in the Balkans.
Turkey blasts iftar invitation for FETÖ in Kyrgyzstan
Criticizing the invitation of leading members of FETÖ to a fast-breaking dinner, or iftar, in Kyrgyzstan, Turkey dismissed it as an "unacceptable" move.
Coast guard rescues 63 migrants off Chios and Samos
Sixty-three migrants were rescued in two separate operations in the eastern Aegean on Tuesday, the Greek coast guard said in an announcement.
The first operation concerned a motorized rubber dinghy that was sailing off the northeast coast of Samos in the early hours of Tuesday, carrying 34 people on board.
Volkswagen Postpones the Decision to Build a Plant in October
"It was decided to proceed to specific negotiations on the planned new multi-brand plants in Europe with the other potential candidates," it is clear from the official press release, quoted by NOVA TV.
German automotive giant Volkswagen will not soon take a final decision on the location of its new plant in Eastern Europe, for which Bulgaria is also a candidate.
Demand for Indian weddings in Turkey grows apace: Official
The demand for the Indian weddings in Turkey has been growing apace, said an official from the International MICE and Wedding Forum (IMWF) on May 13.
Industrial output rises 2.1% in March
Turkey's industrial production posted an increase of 2.1% month-on-month in March, Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) said on May 14.
Vucic has phone conversation with Erdogan
In a phone call, Vucic and Erdogan stressed their firm commitment to jointly, through the work of the High Council for Cooperation, promote overall relations between Serbia and Turkey, the Serbian president's press office said in a statement.
Turkish scientists convert DNA into music
Human DNA has been notated and visualized by a computer program at a university in Turkey's capital.
Turkey calls for action after arson at US mosque
Turkey's foreign minister called for a united stance against Islamophobia late on May 13 after a mosque in the U.S. state of Connecticut was attacked over the weekend.
Erdoğan slams West’s reaction to Istanbul revote
Turkey's president slammed Western countries on May 13 over their reaction to the decision to rerun Istanbul's mayoral election.
Turkish, Russian leaders discuss Idlib over phone
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed the latest developments in Idlib, Syria in a phone call on May 13 with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Iraqi PM to pay a visit to discuss trade, PKK
Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi will pay a visit to Turkey and meet with President Tayyip Erdoğan on May 15.
Turkey to send second drilling ship off Cyprus
Ankara is continuing with its strategy of fueling tension in the Eastern Mediterranean, announcing its intention to send a second drill ship off Cyprus, while Turkish jets violated Greek airspace in the Aegean on Monday.
Turkey assessing a delay at US request in taking delivery of S-400
Turkey is assessing whether to delay taking delivery of the S-400 Russian missile defense system, currently scheduled for July, after a new request from the United States, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday.
Mogherini urges Turkey to abort plans for Cyprus drilling
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini has called on Turkey to abort plans for offshore drilling operation in Cyprus' exclusive economic zone, warning that the bloc will "respond appropriately" to any violation of international law.